WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional efforts to put federal limits on college athletics are renewed with discussion of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, a proposed bill that sparked a hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee last week.
The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, and would allow the NCAA to enforce several rules challenged in the courts through an antitrust exemption. Former West Virginia University

MALLORY, W.Va. — A Logan County woman is in custody and faces charges in connection to a break-in and robbery.
Alisha Jo Wiley
Alisha Jo Wiley, 41, of Mallory, was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing around $1,500 worth of property from a Mallory residence.
Wiley faces charges of grand larceny, attempt to commit a felony punishable with life, breaking and entering, and destruction of property.
Wiley is accused of breaking into the home and bringing items outside on May 27.
A criminal

LOGAN, W.Va. –New Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Interim President Elizabeth Manuel says she plans to continue advancing the school’s academic programs while also focusing on increasing enrollment during her tenure.
Elizabeth Manuel (Photo: Southern WVCTC news release)
Manuel was named interim president on May 28.
Manuel said on a recent appearance on MetroNews Midday that higher education has always been a passion of hers, especially because she lives near the college.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Officials with Huntington National Bank announcing earlier this that they have ranked No. 1 among regional banks in both the JD Power 2026 Online Banking Satisfaction Study and the JD Power 2026 Mobile App Satisfaction Study.
The studies measure overall customer satisfaction with banks’ digital platforms, while evaluating factors which include information, system performance, design, and tools and capabilities within the website and app. Both studies have been based on